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Ventricular tachycardia due to perinatal asphyxia

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Abstract

Background

Perinatal asphyxia is known to precipitate myocardial dysfunction, rhythm abnormalities and congestive cardiac failure.

Case characteristics

A 2-day old neonate with perinatal asphyxia.

Observation

He developed shock secondary to ventricular tachycardia, and required synchronized cardioversion for reversion of abnormal rhythm.

Outcome

Reversal of arrhythmia leading to recovery.

Message

Early identification and management of ventricular tachycardia in neonate with perinatal asphyxia can be lifesaving.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, LHMC and Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, New Delhi, India

    Nilay Nirupam, Sushma Nangia & Arvind Saili

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, 110001, India

    Nilay Nirupam

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Nirupam, N., Nangia, S. & Saili, A. Ventricular tachycardia due to perinatal asphyxia. Indian Pediatr 51, 227–228 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-014-0357-4

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